Slovakia's Agricultural Reform Shapes Country, Boosts Tourism, and Increases Productivity.
Slovakia's agriculture faces challenges despite having mostly large farms. The Common Agricultural Policy reform aims to improve agriculture's role beyond food production, impacting the environment and tourism. Direct payments system can be more fair and efficient with objective criteria. Capping aims to balance support between animal and crop production. Greening rules may benefit by promoting soybeans and pulses, but could also impact competitiveness and costs.